“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7· God
What Does the Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?
The Bible addresses sex before marriage across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
6 verses·4 eras·0 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58· Jesus
“What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."”
— Mark 10:9· Jesus
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
“Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.”
patriarchs
“Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.”
— Genesis 2:24· Narrator
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